Hibiscus plant named ‘MINPAPAN1’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of  Hibiscus  plant named ‘MINPAPAN1’ is disclosed, characterized by lavender cup form flowers with a red eye extended by long lines. Leaves are green with large marginal light green variegation which comes and goes through the season. The new variety is a  Hibiscus , typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Latin name of the genus and species: Hibiscus syriacus x paramutabilishybrid.

Variety denomination: ‘MINPAPAN1’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The new Hibiscus cultivar is a product of a planned breeding program bythe inventor with the objective of producing novel combinations offlowers and foliage. The seed parent is the unpatented variety Hibiscussyriacus ‘Marina’. The pollen parent is the unpatented variety Hibiscusparamutabilis ‘7966’. The crossing resulting in this new cultivar wasmade in 2008 at a nursery in La Menitre, France.

The new cultivar was found and selected in September 2009 at the samenursery in La Menitre, France. Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar‘MINPAPAN1’ was first performed in March 2012 by softwood cuttings.Subsequent propagation has shown that the unique features of thiscultivar are stable and reproduced true to type in successivegenerations.

Date of first sale was Jun. 21, 2022, occurring in Grand Haven, Mich.This sale was made directly by the inventor or one who obtained theclaimed invention directly or indirectly from the inventor. This saleand all public disclosures made between Jun. 21, 2022, and the filing ofthis application fall within the exception allowed under 102(b)(1).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘MINPAPAN1’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘MINPAPAN1’. These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘MINPAPAN1’ as a new and distinct Hibiscuscultivar:

-   1. Hibiscus sysriacus x paramutabilis hybrid with variegated foliage    without true reversion.-   2. Green leaf with large marginal light green variegation which    comes and goes through the season.-   3. Lavender cup form flower with red eye extended by long lines.-   4. Moderate growth rate.

PARENT COMPARISONS

Plants of the new cultivar ‘MINPAPAN1’ are similar to the seed parent inmost horticultural characteristics. However, characteristics of the newcultivar differ in the following:

-   1. Foliage of the new variety is hybrid parabmutabilis form, with a    large sized leaf. Foliage of the seed parent is syriacus form, with    a medium sized leaf.-   2. Leaves of the new variety are variegated, while leaves of the    seed parent are not.-   3. Flowers of the new variety are lavender with cup opening, while    flowers of the seed parent are blue with flat opening.

Plants of the new cultivar ‘MINPAPAN1’ are similar to the pollen parentin most horticultural characteristics. However, characteristics of thenew cultivar differ in the following:

-   1. Leaves of the new variety are variegated, while leaves of the    pollen parent are not.-   2. Flowers of the new variety are lavender, while flowers of the    pollen parent are white.-   3. Growth rate of the new variety is medium, while the growth rate    of the pollen parent is vigorous.-   4. Flowers of the new variety are medium sized, while flowers of the    pollen parent are large.

COMMERCIAL COMPARISON

Plants of ‘MINPAPAN1’ are similar in some horticultural characteristicsto the variety Hibiscus syriacus ‘THEISSHSSTL’, U.S. Plant Pat. No.30,149. The new variety, however, differs in the following:

-   1. Leaves of the new variety have light green variegation, while    leaves of this comparator have cream colored variegation.-   2. Foliage of the new variety is hybrid parabmutabilis form, with a    large sized leaf. Foliage of this comparator is syriacus form, with    a medium sized leaf.-   3. Flowers of the new variety are single and lavender colored, while    flowers of this comparator are double and light pink colored.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color typicalplants of ‘MINPAPAN1’ grown outdoors at a commercial research nursery inGrand Haven, Mich. This plants are approximately 2 years old, grownin-ground, in a trial field.

FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up view of the foliage.

FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up view of a typical flower.

The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and althoughcolors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectanceit is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart 2015, except where general terms ofordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observationsand measurements describe a ‘MINPAPAN1’ plant. This plant isapproximately 3 years old, grown in a 3-gallon container. Temperaturesranged from 5° C. to 10° C. at night and 18° C. to 27° C. during theday. No artificial light, photoperiodic treatments were given to theplants. Measurements and numerical values represent averages of typicalplant types.

-   Botanical classification: Hibiscus syriacus x paramutabilis hybrid    ‘MINPAPAN1’.

PROPAGATION

-   Time to initiate roots: 20 days s at 18° C.-27° C. during summer.-   Time to produce a rooted plant: 90 days.-   Root description: Fibrous, medium root thickness. Moderate branching    and density. Tan/brown in color, not effectively measured with a    color chart.

PLANT

-   Plant type: Perennial flowering shrub.-   Age of plant described: 3 years old.-   Growth habit: Upright.-   Plant vigor: Moderate.-   Height: 50 cm.-   Plant spread: 40 cm.-   Branching characteristics: Basal, pinching required.-   Quantity of lateral branches: About 20.-   Characteristics of primary lateral branches:    -   -   Length.—Average 35 cm.        -   Diameter.—3 to 5 mm.        -   Shape.—Rounded.        -   Aspect.—70-80° from horizontal, main basal stem 90°.        -   Strength.—Good, fairly rigid.        -   Color.—New growth: RHS Yellow-Green 144A with pubescence            closest to Greyed-Green 196A. Mature growth: Near RHS            Grey-Brown 199D.        -   Pubescence.—Yes, on newer growth only.-   Internode length: Average 3 cm.

FOLIAGE

-   Leaf:    -   -   Arrangement.—Alternate, single.        -   Average length.—6 cm.        -   Average width.—6 cm.        -   Shape of blade.—Three-lobed; Oblanceolate center lobe with            elliptic shaped lobes on either side.        -   Apex.—Acute to acuminate.        -   Base.—Obtuse.        -   Margin.—Lobed, serrate.        -   Texture of top surface.—Coriaceous.        -   Texture of bottom surface.—Rough-textured.        -   Color.—Young foliage upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 151B to            N144A with blotchy Green 137B variegation, mostly near            bottom half and center of leaf. Young foliage under side:            RHS Yellow-Green 151B to N144A with blotchy Green 137B            variegation, mostly near bottom half and center of leaf.            Mature foliage upper side: RHS Green 137A-B. Mature foliage            under side: RHS Green 137C.        -   Venation.—Type: Palmate. Venation color, upper side: RHS            Green 137A-B. Venation color, under side: RHS Yellow-Green            144A.        -   Petiole.—Length: 2 cm. Diameter: 1 mm. Color: RHS Green            144A. Texture: Lightly pubescent.        -   Other characteristics.—New flush is variegated (see leaf            colors as above) but fades to more of mature leaf color over            time.

FLOWER

-   Natural flowering season: Mid to late summer.-   Flower type and habit: Single flowers arranged at terminal ends of    lateral branches in groups of 2 to 6, with some flowers emerging    occasionally at leaf internodes.-   Quantity of flowers per lateral stem: 2 to 4.-   Quantity of buds per lateral stem: 3 to 8.-   Quantity of flowers and buds per plant: 100 to 150.-   Persistent or self-cleaning: Persistent.-   Fragrance: None.-   Bud:    -   -   Shape.—Ovate.        -   Length.—1.5 cm.        -   Diameter.—1 cm.        -   Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144A.-   Flower:    -   -   Type/form.—Round whorl.        -   Length.—7.5 cm.        -   Diameter.—7.5 cm.        -   Depth.—4.5 cm.        -   Aspect.—Upright and outward.-   Petals:    -   -   Quantity.—5 to 6.        -   Arrangement.—Whorl.        -   Length.—5.5 cm.        -   Width.—4.5 cm.        -   Shape.—Obovate.        -   Apex.—Obtuse.        -   Base.—Cuneate.        -   Margin.—Entire, with fine ciliate hairs near base only,            colored RHS White 155A.        -   Texture, upper and lower surfaces.—Smooth and silky.        -   Color.—When opening, upper surface: RHS Purple 76A with            Red-Purple 63A splotch near base, following a “feathering”            pattern along veins; becoming White 155A at very base. When            opening, lower surface: RHS Purple 76A. Fully opened, upper            surface: RHS Purple 76A with Red-Purple 63A splotch near            base, following a “feathering” pattern along veins; becoming            White 155A at very base. Fully opened, lower surface: RHS            Purple 76A.-   Sepals:    -   -   Appearance.—Triangular shaped, fused at base, with            additional linear structures arranged in a whorl beneath            main sepals.        -   Arrangement.—Whorl.        -   Quantity.—5 to 6 main sepals with 6 to 9 additional linear            extensions.        -   Length.—Main: 1 cm. Secondary: 2 cm.        -   Width.—Main: 6 mm. Secondary: 2 mm.        -   Shape.—Main: Triangular. Secondary: Linear.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Apex.—Acute.        -   Base.—Fused.        -   Color.—Upper side: RHS Yellow-Green 144A. Under side: RHS            Yellow-Green 144A.        -   Texture.—Upper side: Smooth, lightly pubescent. Under side:            Smooth.-   Calyx:    -   -   Shape.—Collar-like.        -   Length.—1.5 cm.        -   Width.—1.75 cm.-   Peduncle:    -   -   Length.—2.25 cm.        -   Diameter.—3 mm.        -   Angle.—15° to 45°.        -   Strength.—Good.        -   Texture.—Pubescent.        -   Color.—RHS Yellow-Green 144A.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

-   Stamens:    -   -   Number.—About 75.        -   Filament length.—3 mm.        -   Filament color.—RHS White NN155A.-   Anthers:    -   -   Shape.—Rounded.        -   Length.—1 mm.        -   Color.—RHS Yellow 4C.        -   Pollen color.—RHS Yellow 4D.        -   Pollen amount.—Abundant.-   Pistil:    -   -   Arrangement.—Pistil fused, 5 protruding stigma from top.        -   Number.—1.        -   Length.—3.5 cm.        -   Style.—Length: 3.5 cm. Color: RHS White NN155A.        -   Stigma.—Shape: Peltate. Color: RHS White 155A. Ovary Color:            RHS White NN155A.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

-   Seeds: Not observed.-   Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to    normal diseases and pests of Hibiscus syriacus or Hibiscus    paramutabilis have been observed.-   Temperature tolerance: Low temperature tolerance to −31° C., high    temperature tolerance to at least 38° C.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plantnamed ‘MINPAPAN1’ as herein illustrated and described.